Ryder Kurtz is Cornell’s matchup nightmare at tight end
In the 2025 season, Ryder Kurtz was a bona fide difference-maker for Cornell, catching 44 passes for 523 yards and 4 touchdowns while earning Second Team All-Ivy and multiple preseason All-America nods entering 2026. The 6-foot-5 senior is more than a big target: he’s the Big Red’s all-time tight end leader in receiving yards and touchdowns, which tells you how consistently he wins. Why care? He’s a reliable chain-mover with red-zone juice, plus enough polish and production to project as a legit FCS-prospect fit for teams wanting an inline pass-catching TE with proven output.
